Operations & Safety Manager

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Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

What will your job look like?

The Manager, Operations & Safety will play a key role in the management, training, and development of staff and implementation of short and long-term strategic processes.

The Manager, Operations & Safety will oversee all aspects of the operations staff, primarily the drivers, to ensure that the daily operations and needs of the client are effective, efficient, and are completed based on contractual requirements.  The Manager, Operations & Safety is also responsible for implementing safety and training programs as defined by the Leadership of Safety Administration and will ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as corporate, client guidelines and policies. 

This position is dependent on the award of contract.

Location: Houston, TX

What you’ll do:


* Oversight of Drivers, Dispatchers, and operations employees and their daily performance, to ensure safe, efficient, effective operation, including scheduling, expenditures, attendance, and discipline


* Perform monthly Safety meetings


* Training, retraining and updates to policies, procedures and safety guidelines


* Perform Driver evaluations as required by contract, as well as ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements


* Monitor performance of direct reports and provide coaching and guidance


* Manage the onboard camera systems where equipped and review footage when required.

(i.e., iDrive, etc.)


* Manage a consistent safety culture that incorporates various departments, such as operations, safety and maintenance


* Oversee Corporate Safety Incentives and programs effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points


* Implement and support the company and client’s safety management system (SMS) safety plan and initiatives


* Manage and monitor the FTA’s drug and alcohol DAMIS reporting requirements


* Lead and support the local safety committee and SMS Ambassador group


* Deliver proper classroom, behind the wheel and mobility management training in accordance with contractual and company requirements


* Ensures all new hires meet minimum qualifications for each division including, background and DMV checks


* Ensure all safety manuals, programs and policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions; updating as appropriate


* Successfully complete all related audits including those conducted by the Company, the Client, internal staff members, and state and federal regulatory agenci...